A. The appointment of a conservator vests in him title as trustee to all property of the protected person, presently held or thereafter acquired, including title to any property previously held for the protected person by custodians or attorneys-in-fact.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-5-420

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.

B. The appointment of a conservator is not a transfer or alienation within the meaning of general provisions of any federal or state statute or regulation, insurance policy, pension plan, contract, will or trust instrument, imposing restrictions upon or penalties for transfer or alienation by the protected person of his rights or interest, but this section does not restrict the ability of persons to make specific provision by contract or dispositive instrument relating to a conservator.